Beef vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and beef are high in potassium.
- Beef has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 88% less calories than beef - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 59% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 667% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than beef - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Oyster mushroom has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 13 times more Vitamin D than beef - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beef and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Beef | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 69% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and beef are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 53% more potassium than beef - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beef | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.123 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than beef - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 670% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does oyster mushroom or beef contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and beef are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 50% more potassium than beef - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.